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PUBLISHED BY: JAMIATUL ULAMA (KZN)
Vol. 3 No. 6 - Sha'baan, 1418 - December 1997

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Allah Taala says ‘O’ You who believe! When any mischief-maker brings you any news, then ascertain (it) lest you cause harm to some people and regret what you have done.’ (Surah Al-Hujuraat, Verse 6)

In Tafseer ibn Katheer, it is mentioned that Ummul Mu’mineen, Hadrat Ummu Salma (RA) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) sent a person to the Banu Mustaliq tribe to collect their Zakaat. When he reached their locality, the people got news of his arrival and, regarding him as the Messenger of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam), came out to welcome him.

Shaitaan instilled fear into him and made him think that these people had come out to kill him. He thus hastily returned to Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) and informed Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) that they had refused to pay him their Zakaah. This angered Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) and the Muslims. According to one narration some Sahabas even considered despatching an army to wage Jihaad against them.

When the people of Banu Mustaliq tribe heard that the Messenger of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) had returned, they went to the Masjidun-Nabawi, performed their Zuhr Salaah and came in the presence of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam). They said, ‘O Rasulullah! We seek the protection of Allah from the displeasure of Allah and His Rasul. We were glad when you sent a Messenger to us.

And it brought coolness to our eyes, but when your Messenger turned back from us, we became afraid that it might cause Allah Taala and His Rasul (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) to become displeased with us. (This is why we have come to you).’ They continued to plead in this way until Bilaal (RA) came and gave the Adhaan of Asr. It was on this occasion that the above Aayah was revealed.

Although this verse was revealed on a particular occasion, the command is nevertheless general and for all times. We have been ordered to always verify the news given to us before responding or reacting to it.

Once Hadhrat Abdullah bin Masood (RA) said: ‘(A time will come when) Shaitaan will appear before people in the form of a person and speak lies to them. After hearing his lies, people will go away in different directions. Some of them will say, ‘I heard this from someone. I know his face but I don’t know his name.’ (Muslim)

Today, we are in this very age. Many reports are so well-known and rumours abound, yet no one ever knows how and where they originated, nor can anyone ascertain the degree of truth and lies in it. It is therefore of utmost importance that one ignores the stories that circulate and adopt silence with regard to them.

Hadhrat Abu Hurayra (RA) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, ‘During the final era, great Dajjaals (impostors) and great liars will come to you. They will tell you such things which neither you nor your forefathers had heard. So save yourselves from them and keep them away from you lest they lead you astray and land you into mischief.’ (Muslim)

It is reported in a Hadith that it is sufficient for a person to be guilty of lying that he mentions everything he hears. Therefore whatever one hears must first be verified. If it is true and promoting it is of any benefit and proper, then one may convey it to others. But if one is unable to ascertain the truth of it then one should remain silent.

Adapted from an article titled “The Protection of the Tongue”, by Mufti Muhammad Aashiq ilaahi Bulandshahri

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